Welcome home to this absolutely stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch home in the Caesar Rodney school district. The moment you enter the front door you can just feel the love that has made this house a home. You enter the main living room with its gleaming wood floors, leading to your choice of a formal dining room or leave it a home office as it is now. The rear of the home was built for entertaining and fun, with the large 23x15 family room off the kitchen which leads to your rear outdoor paradise with 2 decks, oversized rear yard and a fire pit to relax and enjoy those chilly fall nights. The rest of the home has 3 nice sized bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a full unfinished basement for storage. Let's not forget the large 28x32 detached garage and workshop for all your current or future toys. The following updates have been done in the last 5 years: Garage doors 2024, full bath 2024, upper cabinets 2025, microwave 2025 LVP flooring in all rooms except the front 2022, powder room 2021, windows (excluding back room) 2022 and all new kitchen appliances. This home has it all and is on a large . 39-acre lot. This home is close to local beaches and only minutes to the Dover Air Force Base.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Lehane• RE/MAX Eagle Realty
•302-659-1320 (broker)
•stephanie@lehaneteam.com (broker)
Listed by Sean McCracken• RE/MAX Eagle Realty
•302-659-1320 (broker)
•stephanie@lehaneteam.com (broker)
Bought with Ms. Rebecca Campbell• Patterson-Schwartz-Dover
Are you ready for gatherings in your back yard with a beautiful inground swimming pool? How about working on projects in your 28 x 32 detached garage/workshop? This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rancher also has a 2-car attached garage and a full basement. Enjoy one story living in a great location. A 23 x 15 family room with exposed beams overlooks the pool area. This home has a new HVAC system, new shingles, new water heater, new well pump motor, and new swimming pool pump motor to put your mind at ease! Great location for your new home, located just minutes from Dover Air Force Base, various restaurants, shopping, and entertainment but still located on a quiet street. Home needs a little TLC - being sold "As Is" Home Inspection is for informational purposes.
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT124020
Jun 21, 2005
Sold
$220,000
$141/sq ft
Apr 23, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2005
Listed
$220,000
$141/sq ft
Great floor plan, 17 x 35 inground pool, detached 28x32 garage/workshop, full basement.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,701 (+1.8%)
$89,700 + $234,800
$324,500
2024
$1,671 (−0.4%)
$89,700 + $234,800
$324,500
2023
$1,677 (+5.4%)
$89,700 + $234,800
$324,500
2022
$1,591 (+5.0%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2021
$1,516 (−1.2%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2020
$1,534 (+4.1%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2019
$1,474 (+3.2%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2018
$1,429 (+2.3%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2017
$1,397 (+5.2%)
$13,200 + $30,400
$43,600
2016
$1,328 (+15.0%)
$13,200 + $30,400
$43,600
2015
$1,155 (+0.2%)
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2014
$1,153
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2013
$1,154 (+31.1%)
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2012
$880 (+1.6%)
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2011
$866
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
Tax history for 552 S Old Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,701 (+1.8%)
$89,700 + $234,800
$324,500
2024
$1,671 (−0.4%)
$89,700 + $234,800
$324,500
2023
$1,677 (+5.4%)
$89,700 + $234,800
$324,500
2022
$1,591 (+5.0%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2021
$1,516 (−1.2%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2020
$1,534 (+4.1%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2019
$1,474 (+3.2%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2018
$1,429 (+2.3%)
$13,200 + $38,300
$51,500
2017
$1,397 (+5.2%)
$13,200 + $30,400
$43,600
2016
$1,328 (+15.0%)
$13,200 + $30,400
$43,600
2015
$1,155 (+0.2%)
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2014
$1,153
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2013
$1,154 (+31.1%)
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2012
$880 (+1.6%)
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
2011
$866
$13,200 + $38,100
$51,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
170 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,445
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
7-00-095.09-04-12.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS1
GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Single-family Residential District
The purpose of the RS1 Single-Family Residential District is to: Provide for low-density residential development of a suburban character on lot sizes determined by the type of water and sewer service provided, individual on-site well and septic or public water and County sewer; and Offer the possibility of a variety of housing types and life styles to be harmonious with low-density residential and low-intensity compatible agricultural uses.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $234,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 170.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $89,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,559
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $185
School Tax: $992
Tax Assessed Value: $324,500
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,282
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Cross st is Applewood Dr
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,445
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 7-00-095.09-04-12.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Star Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Dover, DE • 19901
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$369,000 – $446,000
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